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many historians argue that the reign of Peter the Great (1682-1724) was a turning point in Russian history.
A)Identify and explain ONE piece of evidence that supports this argument.
B)Identify and explain ONE piece of evidence that undermines this argument.
C)Identify and explain ONE reason why Catherine the Great's reign would be considered a bigger turning point in Russian history.

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A) He helped modernize Russia. He helped boost their agriculture, by introducing potatoes. This helped feed more people.

B) He was also known to be cruel, and applied high taxes, which caused revolts.

C) Catherine the Great had led Russia into full participation of the culture and Politics of Europe.

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